Lower Belford

The typical resident is 46, which is far older than the national figure of 38. This is a community with a strong First Nations presence, as 5.4% of people are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, a figure much higher than most similar areas.

This is a very traditional Australian community, with 90.9% of people born here. Only 4.4% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 96.6% of the community. Only 1.2% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the state and national averages.

Christianity is the main religious affiliation for 67.8% of residents. The 27.5% of people reporting no religion is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

While 45% of adults hold a Certificate III or IV, only 12.6% have a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national average. Year 12 completion is also much lower than the state average at 38.5%.

Incomes are very high here, with 37.5% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the national figure of 22.6%. The typical household income of $2,374 is much higher than in most similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31% of the population. This is well above the national average of 27.7%.

Community spirit is high, with 20.1% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care for children and housework is also more common here than in most areas.

There are 22 First Nations people in the area, and the typical personal income for this group is $624, which is a little above the national figure.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home. This is consistent with the high proportion of couples with children, who make up 59.9% of households.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 94.1% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare here, at only 8.1%, far below the national average of 30.6%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute. Every single home owns at least one motor vehicle, and 28.5% of the workforce works from home.

The population is relatively stable, with 31.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is very strong, with 75.7% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national average. Mining and agriculture are the biggest industries, and the unemployment rate is a very low 1.6%.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport.